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Whole Class Model Letter Writing, Introduction: Opinion, Reasons, and Evidence about Jackie Robinson’s Legacy Lesson PlanWhole Class Model Letter Writing, Introduction: Opinion, Reasons, and Evidence about Jackie Robinson’s Legacy Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Whole Class Model Letter Writing, Introduction: Opinion, Reasons, and Evidence about Jackie Robinson’s Legacy

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This Whole Class Model Letter Writing, Introduction: Opinion, Reasons, and Evidence about Jackie Robinson’s Legacy lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3A: Unit 3, Lesson 9 (.html)
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Sharing is caring! Using the collaborative lesson, scholars engage in a shared writing process with the teacher. Working together, they compose opinion letters about Jackie Robinson's legacy. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

letter writing, jackie robinson, opinion writing, supporting evidence, paragraph writing, text features

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide a variety of sample opinion letters 

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson nine from the 15-part Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 series
  • Prepare anchor charts in advance

Pros

  • Supports visual and kinesthetic learners
  • Offers strategies for differentiated instruction 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.5.1.a W.5.1.b W.5.5

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